A Day in the Life of President and Mrs. Bush (abroad) (photos): 7.6.05

yahoo.com, whitehouse.gov ^ | Wednesday July 6, 2005 | GretchenM

[GretchenM]

President Bush, with his wife, and daughter Jenna, is celebrating his 59th birthday in Denmark and Scotland before the G8 conference begins in Scotland.

Welcome to Sanity Island.

[SevenofNine]

Be honest Snugs you want Olympics in London my mom hate when 1984 Olympics came to Los Angeles LOL!

Everybody goof on LA Smog that rude in my opinion
Also what you think who you think take car bombing race
AL Quada or IRA

BE HONEST LOL!

[SevenofNine]

You know what Snug put that down in Brit history of Britain kick French a*** all that time throughout history France been messing with your country UK

Think about it France hasn't been bad** country since Napolean OKAY LOL!

They lost every right to be consider decenet country since WW2 when they surrender to GERMANY OF ALL COUNTRIES

[ohioWfan]

Do you still call them the 'frogs?'

[patriciaruth]

I was kind of wondering while reading 1776 (and a couple months ago Johnny Tremaine) what side I would have taken if I'd lived back then.

I may have thought it quite reasonable for the King to tax the American colonies to help pay for their expenses defending us in the French and Indian War.

I identify with the part of the Declaration of Independence that says, "Prudence, indeed, will dictate that governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes."

OTOH, I've always been an independent sort and don't suffer anyone's yoke lightly.

I definitely wonder why my two direct ancestors decided to go with the Revolution.

[SevenofNine]

OHH BARNEY and Miss Bezaley HOW CUTE there some photos I never seen before rack ittt

[snugs]

Yes we want the Olympics we have not had it since 1948 and although we have had the soccer Euro championships and the Commonwealth games in Scotland this will be the first major international sporting even since the Soccer World Cup in 1966.

Londoners may not be too keen because for the next ten years they will have to pay extra on their council tax (tax that is applicable to all households rented and owned covering local services etc).

[SevenofNine]

Personally I been call them Frogs for years LOL!

[SevenofNine]

Don't forget what 1924 Olympics inspirated greatest Sport movie Chariot of Fires

[JustaCowgirl]

Hello all.

Ouch, that picture of W makes me hurt! I hope his scrapes this time aren't as bad.

I think lots of Americans are more than a little thankful that we didn't get the Olympics. Warm congratulations to you snugs, but we're sort of glad to let the Brits deal with it this time around.

[snugs]

Yes frogs is everyday language for reference to the French I nearly typed that in my reply earlier but then thought better of it as it might have been classed by FR as being racist LOL

[STARWISE]

Thank you .. how are you, snugs? Congratulations on the Olympics .. are you happy about it??

I would LOVE a big George and Laura navy blue toaster ... and thank you!!

[snugs]

I believe that was in Paris was it not

[patriciaruth]

I'm very grateful to England for defeating the Spanish Armada and later in history defeating Napoleon.

Also, you all bore the brunt of resisting Hitler for a couple years before we sent our military over to help.

My father's people came over here from Hertfordshire in the 1650's, and we still have a soft spot in our hearts for England. His mother was the child of a Scot immigrant. My mother's father was a German immigrant, who started as a pharmacist and then went into the clergy.

[SE Mom]

Great dose Gretchen! Thanks:)

I'm still trying to decide if I love Laura's white suit or not...but Condi's is stunning...she looks terrific:)

[Right_in_Virginia]

Photos from international events are such a treat. Thanks!!

[xp38]

Yes Paris hosted the summer Olympics in 1900 and 1924

[snugs]

Hi ya I understand re the olympics but we have not had anything that major for years so it will be good for us and in particular for Kent. We will get the spin off benefits without having to pay for it. Londoners will have to pay via their local taxes whereas in Kent we will get extra jobs etc because a lot of the training facilities will be in our county.

It is rumoured that the athletics track in Ashford (The Julie Rose Stadium) will be used as one of the training facilities and that Canterbury will host training facilites for hockey.

[JustaCowgirl]

You bring up a great point, patriciaruth. I have often tried to do the same thing -- put myself back in that time and try to figure out which side I would have taken. Decisions made at turning points depend on the particular part of the truth we see clearly from our vantage point. Likely it would not have been the 'slam dunk' that we always assume it was for most people.

I got 1776, but haven't read it yet. What did you think of it?

[snugs]

Your wish is my command

[prairiebreeze]

Cool beans about getting the Olympics, snugs. Britain will handle security about 1000% better than France would, will be a safer event all the way around.

Evenin' Dosers and HAPPY BIRTHDAY MR. PRESIDENT!